Red's Nest (Hardcover 8" X 10")

REDS NEST is a story about the unexpected choice to foster. The storyline is brimming with compassion and woven together with humor.Red and Olive are about to start a family of their own. While searching for twigs for their nest Red unexpectedly finds three baby forest animals who are lost and afraid. Red decides to care for each animal in need. What will Olive say when she sees the new family members? And how will Red and Olive tackle the complexities of fostering the biggest obstacle being how to fit the over-sized brood into their tiny nest? You might not look the part but fostering is all about the heart. - Belinda GrimbeekA resourceful bird forms an unusual family in this picture book.Red a small woodland bird dreams about having a family but first he needed a good nest. Red builds a structure impressive enough to attract a mate a green bird named Olive who also wants to start a family. Olive sends Red on a mission to find a few more twigs for their nest. But he doesnt get far before discovering a baby bunny a baby raccoon and a baby bear who have all lost their parents. Red assures the mammals they can live with him and Olive thinking theyll need a bigger nest. Grimbeeks mixed-media cartoon illustrations tell as much of the tale as her spare text showing the solutions Red devises for the nest size problem until he Olive and the babies construct a perfect home. Stories of nontraditional families as inclusive as Red and Olives are still a rare find in picture books. The author hits just the right note in sharing Olives surprise at Reds adoptions: Olives eyes grew big but her heart grew bigger. The immediate acceptance and love of both birds for the abandoned animals is uplifting and Grimbeeks images reveal that Red leaves a note at each location in case the biological parents return. The sweet tale makes the most of the animals different sizes and shapes in a way thats reminiscent of Jan Bretts The Mitten while telling a completely original story.A heartwarming inventive animal tale about making room for unexpected love. - KIRKUSA portion of the sale proceeds for REDS NEST will go to 4KIDS. Their mission is to provide hope healing and a home for kids in crisis. Their vision is A Home For Every Child.Your purchase goes towards joining foster parents and children for a short time or a lifetime. Thank you.